Sepsis
| Definition: |
The presence of pathogenic microorganisms or their toxins in tissues or in the blood. Systemic disease caused by the spread of the microorganisms via the circulating blood is commonly called SEPTICEMIA. (From Stedman, 25th ed) |
| Notes: |
a type of infect; do not confuse with SEPTICEMIA; SEPSIS SYNDROME is also available |
| Previously Indexed: |
Septicemia (1966-1994),specific infection (1966-1994) |
Sepsis Categories.
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Septicemia - Systemic disease associated with the presence and persistence of pathogenic microorganisms or their toxins in the blood. (Dorland, 27th ed) |
Sepsis Definitions and Terms
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